Impulse purchase warning! (x1/9)
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On my way back from lunch I pass a scrapyard, as I approached it today I saw the back end of an x1/9 peeking at me over the hedge 
Cue quick swing in there, keys are in my hand and im giving it a look over - battery was too flat to start it (going back tomorrow!), but its straight, underside looks pristine, even the headlights popped up. Some very light cosmetic rust, biggest thing is its missing the front valance
If it runs at all im having it
Oh, and
>>> Edited by lanciachris on Wednesday 27th October 14:02
Cue quick swing in there, keys are in my hand and im giving it a look over - battery was too flat to start it (going back tomorrow!), but its straight, underside looks pristine, even the headlights popped up. Some very light cosmetic rust, biggest thing is its missing the front valance
If it runs at all im having it
Oh, and
>>> Edited by lanciachris on Wednesday 27th October 14:02
I had one of those
Early 1500....taught me how to MIG weld, and that its very difficult to 'catch' the sliding back end of a mid engine car!
I loved it. Most comfortable seats of any car, anywhere, great steering, brilliant throttle response and they love to rev.
Great cars....do it!
Early 1500....taught me how to MIG weld, and that its very difficult to 'catch' the sliding back end of a mid engine car!
I loved it. Most comfortable seats of any car, anywhere, great steering, brilliant throttle response and they love to rev.
Great cars....do it!
I had one of those for over six years.I wish I still had it!If you want any genuine fiat parts try Bayless in Atlanta Georgia.They give great service, & are way cheaper than Fiat uk prices even after postage!I had a London Stainless, "Quick silver" exaust on mine.Along with twin 40's & K&N's,& it howled!
Watch the handling in the wet though they tend to push the front end out a bit!Supreme handling cars though,& set up properly,they go very well,& will rev forever on that five bearing crank.I wouldn't mind another.If I could find the right one.
Watch the handling in the wet though they tend to push the front end out a bit!Supreme handling cars though,& set up properly,they go very well,& will rev forever on that five bearing crank.I wouldn't mind another.If I could find the right one.My poor little exxy didnt make it all the way home 
I think its first proper run in who knows how long gunked the fuel filter up something proper and she gradually lost power and died. No smoke, going back tomorrow to rescue her.
ps. on a 1 to 10, how much of a hairdressers car is an x1/9
I think its first proper run in who knows how long gunked the fuel filter up something proper and she gradually lost power and died. No smoke, going back tomorrow to rescue her. ps. on a 1 to 10, how much of a hairdressers car is an x1/9
The full v5 is still in the post so I havent spoken to the previous owner yet to find out the full story. It seems not entirely impossible that the car used to belong to the landlord at my local pub...
Ive lined up some time off to get her a bit more sorted out. I was very impressed when I was emptying it out of junk this morning - the only leak is where there is a tiny hole in the nosecone!
Ive lined up some time off to get her a bit more sorted out. I was very impressed when I was emptying it out of junk this morning - the only leak is where there is a tiny hole in the nosecone!
I had on of these and loved it. Better with the original front rather than the american legislation crash zone one that ended up on the later cars.
First job if I had it would be to check the voltage regulator isn't the mechanical type. (can hear buzzing in the engine bay) up on the wall. If it is change for an electronic version.
First job if I had it would be to check the voltage regulator isn't the mechanical type. (can hear buzzing in the engine bay) up on the wall. If it is change for an electronic version.
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